Mountainhall Treatment Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time permanent Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to join an established and welcoming Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Dumfries.
The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients in line with patient centred care plans, risk assessments and monitoring physical health care for specific moderate-severe mental health conditions. Physical health monitoring would include Venepuncture, ECG, Clozapine and Lithium monitoring. Relevant training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The post holder will support the nursing team in the delivery of care and be part of a larger multi disciplinary team focused on joint working to deliver safe high quality care. The post holder will provide general health advice, education and support patients to achieve recovery goals. The focus will be on promoting self care and recovery whilst enabling people with mental health problems to be as independent as possible.
Team priorities include collaborative working, patient enablement, care assurance and strength based approach for patients. The successful candidate will be based within The CMHT base at Mountainhall Treatment centre in Dumfries, there will be some travel within the Dumfries area. The post holder will work in partnership with service users, families, carers and other agencies in the Dumfries locality.
This post will provide opportunity for personal development and growth in a friendly, experienced and supportive team. Full supervision, mentoring and training will be provided.
Informal enquiries are encouraged.